On-line databases and the research experience for university students with print disabilities
Loading...
Date
2011-03
Authors
Majekodunmi, Norda
Dermody, Kelly
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Emerald
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to present findings of a study which examined the searching experience of university students with a print disability and their use of screen reading software to navigate three proprietary databases.
Description
The paper provides insights on the information seeking behaviour of students with print disabilities as well as the barriers encountered while navigating online databases using screen reading software.
Keywords
Database Design, Screen Readers, Canada, Information Literacy, Disability
Citation
Library Hi Tech 29.1 (2011)
Library Hi Tech 29.1 (2011)
Library Hi Tech 29.1 (2011)